Zoo Jobs: Reserve Warden

Reserve Warden

WWT London Wetland Centre

37.5 Hours per week (5 days from 7 to include part weekend and bank holiday working)

£21.001.50 per annum

WWT London Wetland Centre is looking for a motivated Reserve Warden to assist with the management of our renowned 100 acre SSSI wetland nature reserve. As part of the team you will assist with all aspects of habitat management with the aim of maintaining and increasing species biodiversity, as well as ensuring the reserve is functioning at its best by maintaining visitor access and on site facilities.

As our Reserve Warden you will be familiar with social media, a natural people person with proven ability to engage and enthuse our visitors about wildlife and nature. You need to be a positive team player who is comfortable with risk assessments and compliance with safety procedures, supervising volunteers and volunteer work parties’ as well as species monitoring.

The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is a conservation charity that protects wetlands for wildlife and people. We conserve, restore and create wetlands. We are pioneers in saving wetland wildlife, both in the UK and around the world. At our 10 UK sites around a million visitors a year engage with wetland nature. We work internationally in key global wetland areas, balancing conservation with sustainable livelihoods and influencing national and international conservation policies.

In return for your hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service

- Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)

- Life assurance

- Free parking and secure bike storage area

- Cycle to work scheme

- Free entry to all our centres

For more information, and to apply for the role, please visit

http://jobs.wwt.org.uk/vacancies/1632/ZooNewsDig/reserve_warden/

Closing date: 31^st August 2022

Interview date: 7^th September 2022

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

Registered Charity Number England & Wales, no 1030884 and Scotland, no SC039410

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It will be greatly appreciated as I am semi retired and have had no regular income for over two years.

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